Smb Demand Generation Marketing Manager, Japan (contract)

Notion Notion · Enterprise · Tokyo, Japan · Marketing

This role is for a Demand Generation Marketing Manager for the SMB segment in Japan. The manager will be responsible for executing demand generation programs, managing marketing operations, and reporting on lead and pipeline performance. The role requires experience in B2B demand generation, marketing automation platforms, and cross-functional collaboration. While the company is an AI company, this specific role is marketing-focused and does not involve building AI models or systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop a strong understanding of the Notion product and the SMB user/buyer journey to identify the highest-impact plays for the segment. Partner with SMB Sales leadership to set program priorities, define target audiences and goals, and align on campaign plans—proactively communicating progress, results, and learnings to stakeholders.
  2. Own end-to-end execution of events and webinars—from planning and logistics through day-of delivery and post-event lead management—translating the agreed program plan into flawless execution. Partner closely with SDRs to ensure timely follow-up, clean lead handoffs, and maximum pipeline impact.
  3. Execute demand gen campaigns in our marketing automation platform (e.g., nurture/engagement programs), including audience/segmentation setup and campaign builds, in coordination with Japan + global marketing teams on content and messaging (e.g., gated offers).
  4. Partner with APAC Marketing Ops and BizTech to keep GTM systems running smoothly (marketing automation platform, Salesforce, Outreach, Sansan)—including intake/ticketing, operational processes, and system governance (e.g., lead scoring changes, integrations, and best practices).
  5. Own lead and pipeline reporting for the SMB segment, tracking key KPIs and regularly assessing pipeline health to inform optimizations across programs.

Skills

Required

  • 5–7 years of experience managing and executing demand generation programs and campaigns for B2B companies.
  • Proven track record of hitting aggressive growth goals by leveraging campaigns such as email and webinars, with expertise in end-to-end campaign development, execution, and measurement.
  • Proficiency with marketing automation platforms, SFDC, Outreach, Sansan and Figma.
  • Customer-centric and insight-driven. You understand the customer journey and each influencer in the decision-making process, and you use customer insights to design campaigns.
  • Strong cross-functional relationship-building skills. You’ve worked closely with sales, content, SDRs and operations partners.
  • Experience planning and executing webinars from start to finish.
  • Previous experience working with global teams.
  • Proficient in business-level English, both written and verbal.

Nice to have

  • Be a Notion power user and are already an advocate for the tool.